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Justin Verlander

AL Cy Young favorite leaves start with injury

An American League Cy Young favorite prompted some worry when he left his start Sunday with an injury. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander left Sunday’s start against the Baltimore Orioles after just three innings and 60 pitches. Verlander …

Justin Verlander addresses being removed from no-hitter

Justin Verlander was removed in the middle of a no-hitter on Tuesday night, and the pitcher has no qualms about the move. Verlander shut out the visiting Minnesota Twins through six innings without allowing a hit. His Houston Astros were leading 2-0, …

Chris Ilitch looking away.

Tigers owner throws former GM under the bus

Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch blamed recently-fired Tigers GM Al Avila for trading away two veteran players who went on to enjoy career resurgences with other teams. The Tigers announced on Wednesday that they had fired Avila after seven years. …

Justin Verlander has great comment about making All-Star team

Justin Verlander on Sunday learned that he made his 9th career All-Star team, and he gave a cool answer about earning his latest honor. Verlander was asked whether early in his career he expected to become a 9-time All-Star. The Houston Astros …

Shohei Ohtani finishes a swing

Justin Verlander had great reaction to watching Shohei Ohtani play

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most talented players in MLB history, and fans are always in awe of the Los Angeles Angels star’s versatility. Justin Verlander finally understands why. Ohtani started on the mound and batted leadoff for the Angels …

Justin Verlander passed on offer from 1 big contender to rejoin Astros

Justin Verlander opted to re-sign with the Houston Astros fairly quickly after becoming a free agent. That does not mean he did not have intriguing options elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Verlander turned down a one-year, $25 …

Justin Verlander makes decision on his 2022 team

Justin Verlander is staying put for the 2022 season. Verlander is set to remain with the Houston Astros on a one-year contract. The news was initially confirmed by Verlander’s brother, FOX Sports analyst Ben Verlander. Mark Berman of FOX 26 in …

Justin Verlander leaning one particular way in free agency?

We may have a notable development in Justin Verlander Watch 2021. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Los Angeles Angels officials believe that Verlander is more inclined to sign with an East Coast team or to return to the Detroit …

Justin Verlander reportedly impressed at his showcase

Justin Verlander impressed at a pitching showcase on Monday, according to reports. Verlander held a workout at Eric Cressey’s Sports Performance facility in Florida in front of interested teams. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman says about …

Miguel Cabrera has message for ex-teammate Justin Verlander

Miguel Cabrera sent a clear message to his former teammate and friend, Justin Verlander: Come back to Detroit.

Justin Verlander had message for Astros after big Carlos Correa hit

Justin Verlander may not be able to help the Houston Astros in their quest for another World Series title, but the star pitcher had some advice for the team during the first game of the ALCS. Carlos Correa helped the Houston Astros come from behind …

Justin Verlander admits he has thought about returning to Tigers

While Justin Verlander won his World Series title with the Houston Astros, pretty much all his other career milestones came with the Detroit Tigers. The star pitcher threw two no-hitters for Detroit and won his MVP award there, as well as his first …

Report: Justin Verlander hopes to begin throwing again next week

Justin Verlander still hopes to return this season, and he intends to take the first steps toward doing so next week. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Verlander aims to begin throwing a baseball next week, and has been making …

Roger Goodell

Astros won’t rule Justin Verlander out for season

Justin Verlander is going to miss a significant amount of time after suffering an arm injury, but the Houston Astros are not confirming reports that the reigning Cy Young Award winner will not pitch again this season. Following Sunday’s loss to …

Report: Justin Verlander out for season with elbow injury

The Houston Astros have reportedly suffered a huge blow in the shortened 2020 season. According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros are set to rule ace pitcher Justin Verlander out for the remainder of the season with an elbow …

Justin Verlander rebuilt his pitching mechanics during MLB shutdown

Justin Verlander is one of the most successful pitchers of his generation. You’d probably think that when the MLB season was delayed, he would focus on doing what he’s always done with regard to staying in shape and being ready to go. …

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